plural promos
Synonyms of promonext
often attributive
: a promotional announcement, blurb, or appearance

Examples of promo in a Sentence

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Underdog is offering new users $50 in bonuses on a $10 wager using promo code FOXNEWS. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026 Mason Blair captured rare promo shots of Mother Love Bone as well as Pearl Jam’s first concert in 1991 and images of Nirvana that made the covers of live DVDs. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026 The new promo is expected to run in local ad inventory on ABC stations in New York City, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Dallas, this person says. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for promo

Word History

Etymology

short for promotional

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of promo was in 1946

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“Promo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promo. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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